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Yamagata Shrines & Temples

Yama-Dera (Hōjusan Risshakuji Temple)

Climb 1015 Stone Steps to Reach the Top to Worship! A Temple Said to Cut Out Bad Relationships.

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• 31 Dec 2018

  Yamagata Prefecture’s “Yamadera” – Amazing Snowy Scenery!

  You can reach Yamadera Station from Tokyo Station by taking the Yamagata Shinkansen for 2 hours and 30 minutes, then changing to the Senzan line at Yamagata Station and riding for about 20 minutes.

• 4 Nov 2016

  Yamadera in Yamagata Prefecture, with Stunning Scenery Throughout the Seasons

  Yamadera is located in Yamagata City of Yamagata Prefecture. The temple’s official name is Hōjusan Risshakuji Temple. This ancient temple has been worshipped for many years, and it is believed that climbing the 1015 stone steps to worship at the summit helps to cut bad relationship ties. The temple offers stunning scenery throughout each season of the year, so enjoy this showcase of the seasonal views!

Uesugi-jinja Shrine

Enshrines Uesugi Kenshin who was famous in the Sengoku period.

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Yudonosan Ryusuiji Dainichibo (Dainichibo Temple)

You can observe the Sokushinbutsu (mummified monk) in person.

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Chokaizan Omono-Imi Jinja

A shrine on the holy Mount Chokai that stands at the border of Yamagata and Akita.

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